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Lyrical Theology of Charles Wesley
S.T. Kimbrough
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Description for Lyrical Theology of Charles Wesley
Paperback. One of the primary purposes of this volume is to bring together a collection of hymns and sacred poems representative of Charles Wesley's theological thinking. Num Pages: 404 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCC95; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 171 x 24. Weight in Grams: 584.
The theological concerns of Charles Wesley are expressed primarily through his repertory of over 9,000 hymns and sacred poems. They include inquiries into the meaning of the Church's sacred rites, festivals, and seasons (e.g., Holy Communion, Baptism, Advent, Christmas, Easter, Ascension, Pentecost) and a host of other concerns, such as conversion, sanctification, perfection, holiness, grace, and love. This volume prepares the reader to read Wesley's poetry, showing the plethora of literary, theological, and societal influences on his thought and writing; and brings together a collection of hymns and sacred poems that are representative of his theological perspectives. The reader is ... Read more
The theological concerns of Charles Wesley are expressed primarily through his repertory of over 9,000 hymns and sacred poems. They include inquiries into the meaning of the Church's sacred rites, festivals, and seasons (e.g., Holy Communion, Baptism, Advent, Christmas, Easter, Ascension, Pentecost) and a host of other concerns, such as conversion, sanctification, perfection, holiness, grace, and love. This volume prepares the reader to read Wesley's poetry, showing the plethora of literary, theological, and societal influences on his thought and writing; and brings together a collection of hymns and sacred poems that are representative of his theological perspectives. The reader is ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
James Clarke & Co Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
Number of Pages
404
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780718893385
SKU
V9780718893385
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About S.T. Kimbrough
S.T. Kimbrough, Jr. is a Research Fellow of the Center for Studies in the Wesleyan Tradition of the Divinity School of Duke University and founder of The Charles Wesley Society. He is editor of its journal Proceedings of The Charles Wesley Society and author/editor of several books on Charles Wesley including: 'The Unpublished Poetry of Charles Wesley', 3 vols., and ... Read more
Reviews for Lyrical Theology of Charles Wesley
"S.T. Kimbrough not only presents a collection of Charles Wesley's hymns organised theologically, but he also gives guidance on how to read Wesley's hymns as theology. ....Kimbrough can help Anglicans gain from the wisdom that Wesley had to share." -Sarah Heaner Lancaster, Modern Believing, Vol. 57 Iss. 3, August 2016 "There are useful and informative essays on the historical, ... Read more